i just learned in the last several years that the way the date of easter is determined is by the sunday that comes after the full moon that follows the spring equinox.
so i've enjoyed watching the full moon rising this holy week.
holy week is full of meaning ... jesus died to open the gates of heaven for us.
"he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross." -philippians 2:8
it's so amazing to me!
and in the little reflection time i've had this week, i thought about how hard it is to watch someone you love die.
every time i went to stations of the cross this lent i was brought to tears.
it is both an extremely uncomfortable and painful prayer as well as an inspiring prayer that can bring me to peace.
i cannot believe how closely the end of dad's life aligned with the stations.
cancer was the cross dad had to carry.
dad was obedient to death too.
he carried his cross with dignity and love.
all of this to say i understand the seriousness of holy week and the easter holiday.
and you might not find me at all of the church services or masses this week, but if you were one of the eight kids who had their feet washed tonight in my home, you might know that i am connected to the holy one.
i pray that i may be an obedient servant as i walk, stumble, or even occasionally run on this earthly journey.
may you too find a little time to sit still and reflect this holy time of year.